Catering Sales Manager

About the position

The Catering Sales Manager will plan and execute all sales of food & beverage for conventions that are large in scale, events that average 1500 people to 6000.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for your assigned client before and during a program
• Provide leadership and communications on behalf of your client to event and food and beverage operations.
• Selling, planning and detailing all menus for each assigned show.
• Work with Event Managers and Operations Manager for strategic planning
• Prepare forecast for retail services
• Create sales orders, contracts, payment and event analysis
• Act as a liaison in communication between food & beverage sales, food & beverage operations, event management and the client.
• Plan all food & beverage details of every event associated with assigned conventions
• Continually interact with clients for program requirements before and during each assigned show

Requirements

• BA Degree required or equivalent experience considered
• At least 5 years of experience as a Food & Beverage Sales Manager or Planner
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized, able to prioritize, and have strong time management skills
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Positive and able to motivate all staff to offer hospitality service which exceeds guests' expectations
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other hospitality software
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; experience working with a diversity of clients, professionals, and staff members

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a Catering Sales Manager, Event Planner, Hotel Convention Services Manager, or Meeting Planner is highly beneficial

Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000 plus commissions